Economic Development Project Coordinator (Lebanese Nationals Only)

Background ACTED is an International Non-Governmental Organization registered in France with global operations in Central and South Asia, Europe, Middle-East and Africa. ACTED has been active in Lebanon since 2006 operating mainly in the North and Beirut and Mount Lebanon governorates of Lebanon. ACTED is currently implementing WASH and Shelter activities in BML through an innovative neighbourhood approach. **Please note: This is a local position. Only Lebanese citizens are eligible to apply.**   Assignment Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, the Community Development Project Coordinator is responsible for the timely and appropriate implementation of assessments in the field, in accordance with the approach and methodology defined by the project. Functions The Project Coordinator will be fully responsible of the management and implementation of ACTED’s Local Economic Development program implemented in consortium with 4 other INGOs. This will include: Program planning, reporting on daily implementation, and coordinating with relevant stakeholders (other consortium partners, local authorities, finance officer, program staff, and targeted community beneficiaries).   The Community Development Project Coordinator shall be responsible for: 1.1  Assessment of target communities -       Developing community assessment methodology in coordination with the AME department/Area Coordinator -       Conducting preliminary interviews with municipality representatives to present the project objectives -       Conducting needs assessment in target areas in collaboration with local authorities -       Analysing assessment results and developing recommended projects 1.2  Implementation of community development projects -       Develop detailed workplan for the project (for all project team) and overseeing the implementation of activities, updating work plan accordingly on a weekly basis; -       Determining technical specifications and quantities needed for proposed projects in coordination with local authorities and technical staff -       Development of  capacity building training for local authorities with an emphasis on participatory governance methods; -       Providing daily and weekly progress reports and a bi-weekly update of the project management framework; -       Ensuring that project activities are in line with ACTED’s host community development strategy; 1.3  Coordination and external representation -       Attending area-level coordination meetings to avoid duplication of activities with other agencies -       Bilateral coordination with CBOs and other NGOs to avoid duplication and collect information on gaps and needs -       Internal coordination (meetings, regular communication) within ACTED and amongst consortium partners 1.4  Compliance with ACTED FLAT procedures   -       Liaising with other departments to ensure Adherence to ACTED finance, logistics, and audit procedures for all project procurements and activities -       Review of Budget Follow Up and liaising on regular basis with finance department to ensure all project expenditures are in line with budget forecasts -       Supporting the AME department in conducting monitoring and evaluation activities; 1.5  Accountability to Communities and Beneficiaries The Community Development Project Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that all relations with the communities we work are conducted in a respectful and consultative manner.  Due attention must be paid to ensuring that communities are adequately consulted and informed about ACTED programme objectives, activities, beneficiary selection criteria, and methodologies.  This is the responsibility of every ACTED staff member.   2.      Knowledge, skills -          Fluent in Arabic, with excellent written and verbal English skills and the ability to work in an international context -          Excellent interpersonal skills and external relations; -          Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail -          Strong written expression and basic computer skills -          Independent, adaptable, flexible and hard working -          Strong humanitarian motivation and understanding of international assistance -          Advance understanding of the socio-political context in areas of intervention 3.      Qualifications and Experience -          Bachelor Degree with experience in project management and/or technical implementation; -          Proven experience in dealing with local stakeholders; -          Prior experience using basic computer software required, notably in word and excel; -          Prior experience in livelihoods or economic development preferred;  -          Previous experience working with a variety of stakeholders in humanitarian or development aid.